Drug: Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol-XR, Teril

carbamazepine (pronounced kar-buh-MAH-zuh-peen)

Common Side Effects: dizziness, drowsiness, uncoordinated movements, nausea, vomiting.

Less Common Side Effects: fatigue, confusion, headache, fainting, high or low blood pressure, aggravation of heart disease, pinkeye, dry mouth and throat, blurred vision, double vision, rhythmic eye movements, abdominal pain, diarrhea, decreased appetite, inflamed mouth or tongue, urinary frequency, inability to urinate, impotence, sugar in urine, lung problems, rash, hives, increased sweating, fever, chills.

Missed Dose: Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose as scheduled. Don't double the dose. If you miss more than one dose per day, contact your health care provider.

Drug Interactions: Combining certain medications may alter their actions or produce unwanted effects. Tell your health care provider about other prescription medications, nonprescription medications, herbs, and supplements you're taking, especially:

cimetidine (Tagamet)
danazol
diltiazem hydrochloride (Cardizem)
doxycycline
fluoxetine hydrochloride (Prozac, Sarafem)
fluvoxamine
hormonal contraceptives
isoniazid (INH)
lithium
macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin)
MAO inhibitors (antidepressants)
propoxyphene hydrochloride (Darvon)
seizure medications (such as Dilantin, phenobarbital, Depakene, Mysoline, and felbamate)
theophylline
verapamil
warfarin (Coumadin).

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